Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
Location: CCGA- Main Campus (Brunswick)
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 254057
About Us Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!

Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures.

Location

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

Department Information

School of Arts & Sciences

Job Summary

The School of Arts & Sciences seeks dynamic applicants for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Teacher Education. This is an academic year (10-month) position beginning on August 1, 2023. The normal academic year runs from August 1 through May 31.

Responsibilities

- Teach courses primarily in educational foundations and elementary education level pedagogy for preservice teachers. Be willing to teach middle grades/secondary education courses as needed.

- Travel to, supervise and mentor teacher candidates in clinical field experiences.
- Prepare syllabi that align with course learning outcomes; implement research-informed and practice-based learning experiences with teacher candidates; and assess course learning outcomes in a variety of informal, formal, and performance-based means.
- Participate in academic advisement; engage in service at the department and institutional level; attend weekly departmental meetings; and collaborate closely with faculty and PK-12 partners to support the success of our programs and students.
- Teaching in hybrid or virtual modes may be required.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
-Doctoral degree in Education from an accredited institution.

Other Required Qualifications
-Must possess a current valid drivers license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review.

Required Experience
-Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience with PK-12 students.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
-Experience in elementary education, early literacy, special education, social emotional learning, or culturally and linguistically diverse education.
-Working knowledge of child and adolescent development; standards-based curriculum design; evidence-based and differentiated instructional approaches; and classroom assessment.
-Teacher candidate field supervision experience.
-Evidence of successful teaching in teacher preparation

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Recourses at (912) 279.5740, or by email at [email protected] For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at [email protected]

Conditions of Employment * Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable a satisfactory credit check, Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statues, rules and regulations of this college and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

* College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need or reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

Other Information MORE ABOUT US

The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu

DIVERSITY

Believing that diversity, equity, and inclusion contribute to excellence in the workplace and to the quality of the College's academic environment, the College of Coastal Georgia is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse staff and faculty to support, promote, and serve a diverse student body and promote inclusive excellence. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers the College's goals, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.